Escape and unwind... with a perfect view in tranquil surroundings
Our small, friendly park is set in the beautiful Tanat Valley, among the spectacular scenery of the Berwyn mountain range in wonderful Mid Wales.
Henstent Park, an idyllic location near the pretty village of Llangynog, midway between Oswestry and Bala, on the edge of Snowdonia National Park.
We welcome guests seeking a peaceful, relaxing holiday in a beautiful rural setting. Walkers, birdwatchers and nature-lovers will enjoy the stunning landscape with wonderful views at every turn and abundant wildlife. There are numerous walks from the park for all ages and abilities.
Nearby attractions include Lake Vyrnwy, Lake Bala and Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall. The narrow guage steam trains of Welshpool, Llanfair Caereinion and Blaenau Ffestiniog. The seaside towns of Barmouth, Fairbourne and Llandudno are about an hours drive.
We offer:
New and used caravan holiday homes (static caravans) for sale with an eleven month season (holiday use)
Seasonal pitches for touring caravans for either an 8 or 12 month season (holiday use)
We are a non residential holiday park. "holiday and recreational use only" Residential use is not permitted
On pitch winter storage for touring caravans
Touring holidays for touring caravans, motorhomes, campervans and trailer tents
Camping holidays for tents in our separate secluded, riverside camping field
Hard standing pitches for motor homes with water hook-up
There are two pubs, both serving meals, within easy walking distance.
Whether you are looking for a caravan holiday home to buy, a seasonal pitch for your tourer or a short or longer break in your tourer, motorhome or tent, we look forward to welcoming you.
We're open all year, so you can escape and unwind whenever you want to!
Caravan Holiday Homes
We have 41 pitches for holiday homes. All are privately owned, well spaced and connected to water, electricity and drainage.
Natural terracing gives outstanding views from all pitches.
The public footpath can be joined immediately on leaving the park, and there are excellent walks ranging from a gentle village trail to an energetic hike.
We are open for eleven months (holiday use) of the year, so you can escape and unwind whenever you want to.
Other Information
Our opening dates are the 4th February to 2nd January the following year inclusive with no length of stay between these dates as long as it is for holiday/recreational use. Please contact for park sited caravan rules.
We are licensed to site Lodges or Holiday homes up to a maximum in size.
No upgrade rule.
There is no bar or playground on park, although they are available locally, just a short walk into the village.
We do have peace and quiet, beautiful scenery and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Balconies allowed, supplied through Marche Industries.
Gardens are allowed around your holiday home as long as you maintain it.
A BT phone point can be installed in your holiday home if needed. There is also Wi-Fi available from reception and a public red phone box also on park.
You can have a satellite dish for free-sat or sky if needed. The free view television reception is good.
Pets allowed provided they are kept under control and are not a nuisance to other customers.
Parking is next to your holiday home. There are several car parks for your visitors.
To preserve the character of the park, subletting is not allowed, but close friends and family are always welcome.
Seasonal Touring Pitches
Take the worry, hassle and expense out of towing by leaving your caravan here at Henstent for the whole season! Payment of the seasonal fee allows you to leave your caravan on your chosen pitch for a full season so that you can come and go as often as you please. There is no need to ring to let us know you are coming and there are no per nightly charges when the caravan is in use during chosen season. Electricity is supplied via a 16amp hook up and is not metered - the seasonal fee includes the electricity you use.
Please note: To aid ground maintenance and preserve the life of your awning, awnings are to be taken down, when your caravan is not in use
Please contact for park seasonal tourer rules.
You can still take your caravan off for holidays elsewhere if you want to, your pitch will be waiting for you when you return and you will know that you caravan is safe and secure at Henstent when you are not using it.
Winter storage is available if needed, your caravan can stay on your chosen pitch over the winter, ready for the following season.
As we have no children's playground on site, pitches are available to couples only (you are very welcome to bring your grandchildren, nieces, nephews etc. to stay with you) with UK spec tourers with habitation door on correct side.
Seasonal pitches are available for holiday use only.
Touring
We have 25 pitches for tourers, motorhomes or trailer tents all with electric hook-up and shared water points. We also have a very limited number of hardstanding pitches for motorhomes and campervans with 16amp electric hook-up and water hook-up.
The shower block is centrally heated and convenient for all pitches. The shower block contains flush toilets, hot showers, hand basins, shaver point, hair dryer, power point for your own electrical appliance and ample mirrors. Here you will also find laundry facilities (washer, tumble dryer, hand washing sink, iron and board), indoor heated dishwashing facility, local tourist information, courtesy fridge/freezer, book exchange, board games and dart board. Outside the shower block is a covered chemical waste disposal and recycling point. There is a gated dog walk on site which is a very pleasant walk along the riverbank. A longer walk can be started from our pedestrian gate where you can join the public footpath.
Tents
The tent dell is in a lovely, secluded position along the river bank.
It is level, has its own fresh water standpipe and is separate from the touring field. It is particularly suited to small tents, although larger tents are accepted by prior appointment.
Barbecues are permitted provided they are raised off the ground to avoid damage to the grass and are not causing a nuisance to other guests.
Please note that because of its location, it is not possible to park next to your tent (parking is very close by).
We do not have electric hook-ups for tents - a courtesy fridge/freezer is located in the shower block for your use free of charge.
Please also be aware of its proximity to the river if intending to bring young children.
Sorry, but we do not allow dogs in the tent dell.
Wildlife seen at Henstent Park - Birds and Animals
A list of wildlife regularly seen on or around Henstent. If you see any more, please let us know!
Animals include :
Otters, badgers, foxes, rabbits, hares, daubenton bats (water bat), common pipistrelle bats, squirrels, moles, shrews, field mice, water rats, water voles, sheep, cows, horses, mink. slow worm. frogs, toads, newts, stoat.
Fish :
grayling, brown trout, salmon.
Birds :
peregrine falcon, red kite, common buzzard, goshawk, hen harrier, merlin, hobby, kestrel, sparrow hawk, barn owl, tawney owl, little owl, dipper, kingfisher, goosander duck, canadian goose, moorhen, shoveler, green woodpecker, great spotted woodpecker, lesser spotted woodpecker, pied wagtail, grey wagtail, yellow wagtail, treecreeper, lapwing, skylark, turtle dove, collared dove, wood pigeon, nuthatch, stonechat, nightingale, dunnock, cuckoo, goldcrest, meadow pipit, house martin, swallow, sand martin, swift, whitethroat, lesser whitethrout, grey heron, gold finch, green finch, blackbird, mistle thrush, song thrush, common sparrow, carrion crow, raven, rook, magpie, jay, blue tit, great tit, longtail tit, bearded tit, crested tit, coal tit, marsh tit, crossbill, bull finch, jackdaw, siskin, chiff chaff, black cap, tree sparrow, linnett, pied flycatcher, spotted flycatcher, wren, robin, pheasant, red-legged partridge, starling, red start, ring ouzel, wheatear, rock dove, cormorant, fieldfare, garden warbler, goldeneye, grasshopper warbler, jackdaw, lesser redpoll. mallard, nightjar, stock dove, whinchat, yellowhammer, common sandpiper.
Lots of different types of rare butterflies, rare moths, dragonflies, insects and rare wild flowers.
Experience Walking, Hiking, Trekking, Mountain Climbing...
Henstent is situated on the fringes of the Berwyn mountain range, offering superb walking opportunities for experienced and novice walkers alike.
The public footpath can be joined immediately on leaving the park, a gateway to walking in this tranquil, uncommercial corner of Mid Wales.
There are many wonderful walks to enjoy. Walk to one of the many waterfalls, hike across the Berwyns, or just stroll down to the local pub or crown green bowling club.
A free loan of local OS maps are available from reception and free printed copies of the Llangynog Loop, Pererindod Melangell and other local walks are also available.
Local Area
There is lots to see and do in the local and surrounding area including:
Pistyll Rhaeadr - at 240 ft (74 metres tall) it's the highest waterfall in Wales and England. It's one of the Seven Wonders of Wales.
Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve - managed by the RSPB a great day out for bird-watching, walking and sculptures.
Pennant Melangell church - 12th century church and shrine to St Melangell. A Christian centre for counselling, reflection and pastoral care.
Bala Lake - water sports, narrow gauge railway and leisure centre
Snowdonia National Park
Powis castle and gardens
Llanfair narrow gauge railway
Llangollen
Chester
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog
Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant
Llanfyllin
Golf courses at Bala, Oswestry, Welshpool, Newtown, Welsh Border, Machynlleth, Ruthin, Dolgellau, Betws-Y-Coed, Ellesmere, Chirk, Wrexham, Llangollen, Shresbury, Telford, Shifnal, Lilleshall, Church Stretton, Whitchurch, Mold, Ffestiniog, Chester and Llanamynech and so much more.............
